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TOYS plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/1271/17)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 22, 2017
Photo from the official notice: TOYS plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/1271/17)
Photo from the official notice: TOYS plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/1271/17)
Photo from the official notice: TOYS plastic doll — chemical risk (A12/1271/17)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The plastic material of the dolls' heads contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 28.5% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The material of the big doll's head contains also di-'isononyl' phthalate (DINP) (measured value 6.7% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while the phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (24/08/2017)

Product description

Set of two plastic dolls in a transparent plastic bag with flower print.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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